Last seen in:
- L.A. Times Daily - Sep 24 2022
- The Times - Concise - Times Concise No 8849
- USA Today - Jun 27 2021
- The Washington Post Sunday - Feb 14 2021
- Eugene Sheffer - King Feature Syndicate - May 9 2020
- Universal - Oct 9 2019
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 15,411 - Sep 28 2019
- New York Times - May 10 2018
- L.A. Times Daily - Apr 26 2018
- The Washington Post - Apr 26 2018
Related Clues:
- Facilitated a seed's germination
- Softened
- Relieved when artist turned up outside university
- Conciliated
- Moved cautiously
- Slipped gently (into)
- Softened exams: education department primarily welcomes top grades
- Lessened in intensity
- Relaxed breaking up seed over middle of plate
- Became less nervous
- Oiled, or became less tight
- Relieved of place in crooked deal
- Departed, leaving last month, and relaxed
- Slaked, satisfied
- Some take a sedative to get soothed